Thread: Has this M97 engine single or dual row IMS?
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Old 02-16-2021, 06:21 AM   #2
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Originally Posted by BertoneP View Post
Hi,
Im looking if to buy a year 2000 986 Boxster S but I would like to know it it has a dual or single row IMS bearing.

The vin is Wpozzz98zys643955, and the engine number us M96/2167Y11040..

Is there a way to know the options list?

Thanks for your help !
Sorry, but you are out of luck on this. 2000-2001 was a transitional period where it could be either a single or dual row. The only way to know for sure is to pull the car apart and look; VIN and engine numbers are useless for this.
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